MOT reliability
Honda Cb500r
9 vehicles · 77 completed MOT tests analysed
95%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Honda Cb500r vehicles and 77 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb500r has an overall 95% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,015 miles.
9
Vehicles
77
MOT tests
1,211
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb500r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb500r MOT tests:
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Other69%
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Emissions & nuisance14%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Seatbelts & equipment10%
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Steering10%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Honda Cb500r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 4 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 5 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Honda Cb500r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb500r MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii)) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- vehicle controls have been modified for rider/owner's needs (2 times)
- light switch slightly loose †n/s/f fork showing signs of leaking †slight exhaust blow from front (1 times)
- front brake slightly binding drive chain slightly rusty (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (1 times)
Honda Cb500r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 11,319 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 9,646 |
| 1995 | 5 | 56 | 95% | 36,568 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 63,191 |
Honda Cb500r reliability FAQ
Across 9 Honda Cb500r vehicles in our MOT data,
95% pass the MOT (a 5% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb500r MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii)).
The typical Honda Cb500r in our data has covered around
34,015 miles.
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